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The new government advisory board consists of members of numerous boards and committees
Kate Lipper-Garabedian is the House Chair of the relatively-new Special Legislative Commission on Emerging Firearm Technology.
The State Rep. will soon be holding a scheduled office hours session.
The city is celebrating its 175th anniversary of becoming an independent municipality.
Massachusetts Senate unanimously approves updated legislative rules for the new 2025-2026 legislative session to increase transparency.
The Caucus of Women Legislators has been around for nearly 50 years.
Town Hall will be live streamed on YouTube on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 7-8 p.m.
Jen Grigoraitis is in her second year as mayor of Melrose
New reforms to the state's healthcare system boost oversight/transparency and improve patient access to quality, affordable treatment.
New bill would create a special commission to revisit the K-12 public school funding formula.
The Affordable Housing Trust was assembled by the Mayor for its first meeting on Monday.
Massachusetts Legislature passes reforms to improve pharmaceutical industry oversight and lower the cost of prescription drugs.
Leila Migliorelli was voted to serve her second consecutive term as the council's leader.
New law will combat the opioid crisis and support residents living with substance use disorder.
The city released a survey for residents to take.
Kate Lipper-Garabedian's most recent Community Conversation focused on helping older adults financially.
Take a brief constituent survey to help Senator Lewis set his policy agenda!
Tanji Cifuni assumes the role after serving it on an interim basis.
The law seeks to strengthen the K-12 educator workforce by hiring and retaining more diverse educators and improving student outcomes.
The Melrose Emergency Fund was founded in 1996.
Massachusetts Legislature passes sweeping climate legislation to meet the climate crisis head-on.
Legislation to gradually phase out the sale of nicotine and tobacco products announced by Sen. Lewis and Reps. Vitolo and Lipper-Garabedian
Massachusetts Legislature passes major bill to support life sciences and biotech, offshore wind development, climatetech, and more.
Mass. Legislature requires health insurers to provide coverage for diagnostic examinations for breast cancer.
As of this fall, the Mystic Highlands Greenway is 50% complete, with the route clearly marked by fresh signs.
White House hosts convening of state legislative leaders to discuss strategies to strengthen early childhood education and childcare.
Melrose Police Department receives $14,662 grant for traffic safety initiatives.
On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Sen. Jason Lewis will host a Virtual Town Hall from 7-8 p.m. to discuss the statewide ballot initiatives.
Sen. Lewis and Rep. Lipper-Garabedian Announce Passage of Legislation to Enable Mass. to Effectively Compete for Federal Grant Opportunities
Mass. Senate passes bill lead by Sen. Lewis to establish a special commission to review the adequacy and equity of the MSBA program.
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Maternal health bill passed by Legislature creates a state licensure pathway for midwives, supports maternal mental health, and much more.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Legislature passes bill to ban the use of elephants, big cats, bears, primates, and giraffes in traveling acts, such as circuses.
Don't Be Afraid to Report It
The Massachusetts Parentage Act extends the full rights of parentage to LGBTQ+ families and families created via assisted reproduction.